Iya Rainbow turns musician, to release Gospel album

Yoruba movie veteran, Idowu Philips popularly
known as Iya Rainbow has released a gospel
track titled ‘Ore Ofe’ from her forthcoming gospel
album. She joined the growing number of
thespians in the music industry.
The new single features popular Fuji star, Wasiu
Alabi a.k.a Pasuma Wonder who, according to the
72 year-old actress, also features prominently on
the album.
‘I have a full gospel album recorded and ready for
release already. The album was recorded with
Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, and it talks about how God
is a politician. I’ve decided not to disclose the
name of the album for now; we’ll be releasing
some hot singles off the album first before the
launch proper,’ she said in an interview with a
national newspaper.
Iya Rainbow began her acting career in 1986 and
is believed to have acted in over 500 Yoruba
films.